Flowserve VK 14 - Manual (Page 5)

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Explanatory Notes
Description
Scope of supply
VK 14
1 Vaposcope sightglass VK 14
1 Installation manual
VK 16
1 Vaposcope sightglass VK 16
1 Installation manual
The GESTRA Vaposcope is a sight flow indicator specially designed for monitoring flow conditions in
pipelines. If installed upstream of steam traps the Vaposcope can be used for checking the traps for
steam loss or for banking up of condensate.
■ VK 14 sightglass PN 16
■ VK 16 sightglass PN 40
The GESTRA Vaposcope has no moving parts. The sightglass permits visual inspection of condensate
conditions. Condensate or steam (gas) are directed through the water seal by the deflector. As the
specific gravity of steam is lower than that of condensate the steam passes over the condensate and
depresses the condensate level.
Function